India’s first international budget airline, Air India Express is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Air India. It is Air India’s low-cost arm with its headquarters in Kerala’s Kochi. The airline estimated to carry nearly 5 million passengers each year connects 140 city pairs with their economic flight services. The primary aim of the airline is to provide connectivity along short and medium-haul international routes across in the Gulf and Southeast Asia at economy rates. The airline targets the Indian expatriate community as well as budget and leisure travellers by offering them with direct, no-frills service. Air India Express’ network is spread across 33 cities and this comprises more than 651 services a week to destinations in the Gulf. You can fly this low-cost carrier to destinations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi. Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, Al-Ain, Salalah, Ras-Al-Khaimah, among other Gulf destinations. The airlines also provides an extensive connectivity to Singapore from Indian cities such as Trichy, Madurai, Chennai, Coimbatore and Kochi.

Air India Express fleet

Air India Express operates with a fleet of 24 Boeing 737-800 Next Generation, aiding its low-cost structure. The young and modern fleet is both ecologically and economically efficient, making them safe and comfortable for short and medium-haul international routes.

Travel classes aboard an Air India Express flight

Air India Express being the low-cost arm of Air India is a no-frills aircraft and does not offer cabin distinctions. There is only one class and that is Economy for passengers to travel in. The seats are comfortable, and come in a 3x3 configuration, with each seat having about 30 inches seat pitch and 17 inches width. Despite being a low-cost carrier, Air India Express serves complimentary snacks and beverages to all its guests. Outside of that it allows pre-booking from its affordably priced a-la-carte menu, considering it is done 24 hours ahead of scheduled departure. Those with special dietary needs too can book a meal, making their recommendations. 

Benefits of flying Air India Express :

Here we list some of the top benefits of flying with Air India Express:

- Air India Express’ extensive network across the Gulf countries and even Southeast Asia make it a preferred airline for Indian expatriates, leisure and economy travellers.

- Air India Express provides excellent connectivity to Singapore from major South Indian cities like Kochi, Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy and Madurai. There are non-stop, no-frills flights through the week to these destinations and at a wonderful frequency.

- Air India Express is a low-cost carrier and you can fly on it to those destinations whose tickets are otherwise expensive aboard other airlines. In keeping with its low-cost ideology, it has only a single class - Economy. The seating is comfortable and the service satisfactory.

- Air India Express serves a complimentary snack box on every flight and a hot beverage too. Additionally, passengers can buy a meal, whether breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks in advance and can book it online at least 24 hours ahead of their scheduled departure. Even those with special dietary needs can book a meal accordingly. These meals are available at an affordable cost, and range from fruits, hot meals, sandwiches, Indian main course, and an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

- On Air India Express passengers are allowed to carry food from home and even eat it on the plane.

- Air India Express’ connectivity to destinations in the Gulf like Muscat, Doha, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Riyadh from south Indian cities, make it extremely popular with the Indians who work in the Gulf countries and frequently travel between the destinations.

Air India Express flight status

To check your Air India Express flight status you need to enter the flight number along with the captcha code and do a search. You also have the choice of doing a route-wise search. This gives you the most accurate update on your Air India Express flight, whether it is cancelled, delayed or on time.

Air India Express online booking

It is very easy to do your Air India Express online booking. Head to the Farehawker website and browse the Flights console. There you need to choose if it is a one-way, round-trip or multi-city journey. Further, mention your departure and arrival cities, date of travel, return date in case relevant, number of passengers and your preferred class of travel. Then search flights. In the following page you will be shown all flights available on your route and for your dates. Look up the filter panel on top and select Air India Express from the drop-down and apply filters. The subsequent page will show you only Air India Express flights for your date and route. Go through the schedule and compare tariff and zero in on the flight that’s most appropriate for you, given your time and budget. To book, you need to go ahead and enter the passenger details and then move on to the payment gateway where you need to make the payment and confirm your booking. Once the payment goes through, your e-ticket is sent by Farehawker to your registered Email ID.

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